CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Sales of the textbook ‘Construction Project Management – a Managerial Approach’ (ISBN: 978-0979996917) from Pareto Publishing, have increased 400 percent each semester since publication in December 2010. The text is now increasingly used in United States 2-year, 4-year and graduate university construction management, architecture and real estate programs.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors today announced that Bersin and Associates, the leading research and advisory services firm, released a brand new research bulletin that reviews KnowledgeAdvisors world-class integrated learning measurement solution, Metrics that Matter.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Deborah Gonderil, publisher of ‘Restaurants Recommended,’ could not find a restaurant ratings guide that not only incorporated multiple cities, but one that provided unprejudiced and genuine opinions of professional reviewers. As a result, she set out to compile a series of sources of reviews from professional food critics. ‘Restaurants Recommended’ (ISBN: 978-1466283176) is the end result.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Blue City Chicago Apartments, Inc. has recently launched a re-designed website that offers Chicago apartment renters an easier and faster means to help them find their next apartment.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced it has released the Autumn 2011 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R).

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the 10th Annual Symposium with the theme ‘Engaging Executives with World-Class Reporting.’ The Symposium will be the premier event in 2012 bringing together organizations striving to develop world-class workforces through effective measurement and industry leaders in learning and talent measurement.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Titan Lenders Corp., a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource company, and International Document Services, Inc., a mortgage document preparation vendor, are co-sponsoring financial author Robert Stowe England’s book discussion and signing event for his recently released book ‘Black Box Casino’ (ISBN: 9780313392894) at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 98th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) is pleased to announce a key staff promotion from within the organization. Thomas G. Swierczewski, Senior Project Developer for the past 1 1/2 years has been promoted to Director of Development.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Financial author Robert Stowe England will host a book discussion and signing event for his soon-to-be released tome ‘Black Box Casino’ (ISBN: 9780313392894) at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 98th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago. The signing will take place on Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the East Tower at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced that it has designed three performance measurement solutions specifically targeting leadership, sales and on-boarding training programs to provide clients with the reporting and analytics required to accelerate performance improvement.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced that it has elected Kevin Oakes to its Board of Directors.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced that it will be an Executive Sponsor of the Fall 2011 CLO Symposium, which will explore the role of learning and workforce development in shaping the future for organizations. The CLO Fall 2011 Symposium will be held from October 12 – 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the release of its new white paper, ‘Standard Definitions and Agreed Measurements: A Common Language for Consistent, Clear and Uniform Talent Development Reporting,’ available for complimentary download.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a leading provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper (i) focusing on executive reporting needs based on survey research and (ii) providing insight on how they are accordingly met with KnowledgeAdvisors’ unique approach, Talent Development Reporting Principles.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Thomas A. Moretti (‘Tom’), age 71, a 26 year resident of Inverness, IL passed away due to complications from lung cancer surrounded by his daughters on June 14, 2011. Tom is survived by his loving daughters, Joette (Mark) Doran and Suzette (Jim) Roppel and his cherished grandchildren Jay and Sarah. His brother James Moretti, sisters Rita Kincess and Carol Gilio also survive him. Tom was a successful business man and renowned Packard car restorer and authority.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced it has released the Spring 2011 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — An exciting new novel about inter-dimensional space travel, sexy aliens, a space confederation on the brink of civil war, and computer engineers looking for a way home, has just been released by Bookstand Publishing. ‘Lost In Between Dimensions – Saga II’ (ISBN: 978-1589097315), is a compelling science fiction novel you don’t want to miss.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its annual 2011 Regional User Groups where Metrics that Matter® users are enabled to maximize their measurement practices.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Illinois foreclosures dropped sharply in the first quarter, reports Foreclosure Deals, a leading provider of foreclosure news and foreclosure listings. In addition, new measures to fight foreclosures by the state could lead to higher prices for Illinois foreclosures in the near future, making the foreclosure discounts investors are used to harder to come by.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Orsini Healthcare is proud to announce the launch of their completely redesigned corporate website, orsinihealthcare.com. The redeveloped site offers a fresh new look with significant improvements in navigation and comprehensive descriptions about Orsini Healthcare’s multiple service offerings.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the release of its new white paper, ‘Talent Development Reporting Principles: Proving Value with Consistent, Clear and Uniform Reports,’ available for immediate complimentary download.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘Lost In Between Dimensions – Saga II’ (ISBN: 978-1589097315) by Jorge Scerba, just released by Bookstand Publishing, is an action-packed science fiction novel you don’t want to miss.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — In view of continued regulatory uncertainty in the State of Wisconsin a leading wind farm developer has announced that it has suspended development activity until a more predicable climate can be restored. Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC has been developing utility scale wind farms in Wisconsin since 2003 and has two of its developed projects operating.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced it has undertaken a landmark effort in developing a set of Talent Development Reporting Principles (TDRP) for L&D measurement.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced the publication of a new book titled ‘Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development – 2nd Edition’ (ISBN: 9781595716446) by its CEO and COO, Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk respectively.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — If you’re wondering who is behind the dynamic U.S. re-launch of Gogo’s Crazy Bones – the #1 promotional toy of 2009 and 2010 in Europe, South America, Mexico, and key Asian markets – look no further than Brandjolt, LLC. Chosen by the brand’s worldwide promotional licensor and exclusive producer, PPI Worldwide, Brandjolt is a promotions and advertising agency.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced a set of valuable resources to help learning practitioners measure their informal learning investments.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, has been officially selected as a Bersin & Associates Learning Leader for 2011 in the Vendor Innovation in Learning and Talent Management category.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced it has released a brand new research report which examines Metrics that Matter (MTM) tangible value through the eyes of its industry leading clients.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today proudly announced Sprint and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers as recipients in their premier Best Performance awards. Sprint and New Horizons were recognized by KnowledgeAdvisors for top Corporate University and top Customer Education provider respectively.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report providing benchmark information about how Learning and Development (L&D) and Human Resources (HR) organizations utilize Training Needs Assessments to improve the development of their employees.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Pareto announces a new guidebook that integrates the internationally proven PMBOK® project management knowledge areas and process into construction management to bring construction managers’ skills to the next level: ‘Construction Project Management – A Managerial Approach’ (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-1-7) by J.F. McCarthy.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released the Autumn 2010 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter is a talent development reporting and analytic system.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, announces the opening of a brand new office in Singapore in January 2011. Continuing the expansion of its global footprint, its Singapore office will represent its Asian-Pacific hub of business activities.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘First Evidence,’ a solo, contemporary circus show created by Shayna Swanson, founder and artistic director of Aloft – Chicago’s ‘most badass contemporary circus company’ – will debut this December. For more than 14 years, Swanson has created and performed aerial works that have been described by the Chicago Reader as, ‘Truly heartfelt and creative.’

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Windy City Woman of Color, NFP an exclusive network for professional multicultural women in the Chicagoland area will be hosting its 2nd Annual Diamond Awards, which pays tribute to women of color who have made a positive impact on the community through their corporate and philanthropic efforts.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, is the proud recipient of the Bronze Award for the CLO Excellence in Customer Service category.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — All City Sportz Corp., a brand new Chicago-based adult recreational sports group, is announcing their grand opening with the launch of Men’s pick-up basketball. This highly organized program allows individuals the opportunity to stay in shape while enjoying basketball without season commitments and provides a flexible play-as-you-pay registration process.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today proudly congratulates Tamar Elkeles, Vice President of Qualcomm Learning and Development Center, who was named 2010 CLO of the Year by Chief Learning magazine at the Fall 2010 Chief Learning Symposium.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Looking for a night out with the girls? Ancona Jewelers is excited to announce a launch party for a brand new, beautiful and versatile collection – 18k925 – an addition to the Tacori brand. This event takes place on October 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Ancona Jewelers, 1570 West Lake Street, Addison, IL.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Fines and penalties are on the rise for facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. An Illinois recycling facility faces a $700,000 fine for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations (EPA 5/6/10). Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report investigating the current state of talent management analytics and determining how and to what extent organizations are mining their data to extract value.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Fines and penalties are on the rise for Illinois facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 cited an Illinois recycling facility for the improper management of hazardous waste and proposed a penalty for non-compliance with the EPA Hazardous Waste Regulations in excess of $700,000.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the largest provider of talent measurement solutions, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its annual 2010 Regional User Groups where Metrics that Matter users are enabled to take their measurement practices one bold step further.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, celebrated ten years of world-class performance this July. In 2000, Kent Barnett founded KnowledgeAdvisors. The inspiration behind KnowledgeAdvisors arose from his dissatisfaction by the lack of measurement solutions available to express the relationship between the real impact of training and organizational performance.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, Inc. announced today that David Vance and Frank Anderson will be joining their renowned Advisory Board. Vance and Anderson will ensure KnowledgeAdvisors remains focused on executive level talent development reporting and analytics in the public and private sector.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper focusing on informal learning measurement. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of informal learning.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the largest provider of talent measurement solutions, and Bersin and Associates, the only research and advisory firm focusing on enterprise learning and talent management, will host a complimentary breakfast briefing, Innovation in Learning Measurement: High-Impact Measurement Framework, on August 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C.

CHICAGO, Ill. — ‘The Words of the Founders’ (ISBN: 978-0979987731), a new book by Paul Rosenberg, author of the counter-culture classic ‘A Lodging of Wayfaring Men,’ is released for sale today by Ascoli Publishing and Vera Verba Publishing. Rosenberg has assembled 570 timely and poignant quotes from America’s Founding Fathers.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report analyzing the effect of managers upon the development of their talent pool. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of manager engagement.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) is pleased to announce two key staff promotions from within the organization. Timothy W. Polz, a Senior Project Developer for the past three years has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel. In his new role, Tim will oversee all aspects of company operations with a focus on business, finance, administration and legal matters.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released V12.0 of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R) Metrics that Matter(R) is an on-demand, SaaS (Software as a Service) Human Capital Analytics system that allows you to cost-effectively measure and increase the impact of your human capital processes from recruiting to leadership development.

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. To help the regulated community understand the rules for multimodal hazmat shipping, Lion Technology, the nation’s leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a how-to training series on the DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award as named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Designer Allie Yoko has combined her Black Orchid Fashion line into a new athletic apparel company known as White Iguana Apparel (wiapparel). Allie has created this apparel with 94 percent viscose from organic microfiber bamboo fabric that was woven in the USA [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the incumbent candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional district, has launched his new Website. The new Website found at www.jessejacksonjr.org, focuses on new Web strategies to increase the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the campaign. The new [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, one of the world’s largest providers of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a new benchmark research report analyzing employee competency rating patterns. The research utilized KnowledgeAdvisors Metrics that Matter(R) analytics tool and its Talent and Performance [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Telezygology Inc. (ASX:TZL) today announces that TZ Intevia® technology (www.tz.net) is featured in the Dell Adamo XPS ultra-thin premium laptop product to electronically secure the lid and, with the swipe of a finger, allow user access. Designed and engineered with assistance from [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced the 8th Annual Symposium with the theme Optimizing the Performance of People. The Symposium will be the premier event in 2010 bringing together organizations striving to develop world-class workforces [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a methodology and toolset to measure human capital effectiveness known as the Performance Optimization Framework. The Performance Optimization Framework is grounded in Six Sigma and is [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released V11.2 of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter(R) is an on-demand, SaaS (Software as a Service) Human Capital Analytics system that allows [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has released new, constructive, research that provides thought leadership on innovative ways organizations in today’s economy will implement and measure informal learning to increase speed to competency and optimize learning resources. [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — SoCAFE, The Society of Certified Adjunct Faculty Educators, has announced two major enhancements to its web-based certification program for adjunct instructors in higher education. These include expansion of membership eligibility and addition of a Director of Faculty Resources. Both are in response [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Allegro Communications, Inc., a direct marketing firm and developer of FreshDM, recently announced the launch of its new dynamic, content-rich agency website. The new website focuses on maximizing the use of social media to create ongoing relationships and provide interesting, up-to-date content. [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Diabetes is a growing problem and more and more people are striving to cope. As a result, DiabeticSingles announces the launch of their new website which brings together people who have at least one shared known commonality. As of 2007, according to [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Bottom Line Time today announced the launch of MonetaSuite at the ABA TECHSHOW(R) 2009. MonetaSuite is the Company’s flagship software product family that intuitively and seamlessly track, tag and report the time high-value workers spend in email and other productivity applications. The [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — On February 6th 2009, a federal jury in Chicago returned a verdict against Consumer Guide LLC / Publications International Ltd. (PIL) of Lincolnwood, Ill., and awarded $5.6 million to The Smart Marketing Group, Inc. (SMG) in damages resulting from PIL’s breach of [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Joggers and walkers enjoy fresh air with confidence thanks to palm-size route maps. Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) this week announced that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts’ North American properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route cards designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler(R), a leading [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore (iExplore.com) announced today their list of Top Ten Hiking and Trekking Vacation Spots Worldwide as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. At #1: Annapurna Circuit, Nepal — The 186.5 mile, three week Annapurna circuit gets you up close to some of [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore announced this week their list of Top Ten Summer World Travel Destinations for Cultural Exploration as determined by vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. 1. The Pyramids, Egypt: The largest man made structures in the world and are one [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Family Travel Vacation Experiences Worldwide as determined by the iExplore team of world travel experts. Top 10 Family Travel Vacations – Overall, include at #1: Fly fishing, Scotland: If your kids love to fish [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore, Inc. announced this week their list of Top Ten World Safari Experiences as determined by the iExplore team of world travel experts. Number 1: Kruger National Park, South Africa. This is the place to see the Big Five – elephant, white [...]

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Affinity Healthcare LLC, a medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, and Arlington Heights, announces new Travel Medicine services offered at the 1538 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL office. This international travel consultation [...]